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Patrolman Andrew Jackson | Memphis Police Department, Tennessee Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman

Andrew Jackson

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 14, 1914

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Electrocuted

Incident Date: 1/14/1914

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Jackson was electrocuted when he attempted to move a downed arc lamp.

Patrolman Jackson had just gone off-duty and was walking home when he noticed that the lamp was down and in a dangerous position. Patrolman Jackson notified the police station and the electric company and then returned to the lamp.

When the power to the other lamps on the street went out, Patrolman Jackson mistakenly believed that the power was out to the downed lamp. When he picked it up, he was electrocuted. Patrolman Jackson was taken to a local hospital where he died.

Patrolman Jackson was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, not even 96 years.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 14, 2010

 

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